It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (3-9) welcome the Siena Saints (5-8) to the Yanitelli Center. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Siena Saints vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Free Prediction
The last time the Saints played, they were topped by the Providence Friars, 77-67. Providence’s 44.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Siena, who had a rate of 31.0. Evan Fisher had a good game for Siena, contributing 11 points and six rebounds.
The Peacocks beat the Lafayette Leopards in their last outing, 93-86. The Peacocks had a better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 16.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 27.5). Davauhnte Turner was Saint Peter’s’ top scorer with 25 points on 10-for-24 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Peacocks won the most recent contest 65-48. Saint Peter’s’ 0.622 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Siena, who had a mark of 0.375.
Getting to the line could be few and far between for Saint Peter’s in this meeting. The Peacocks rank 181st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.234, while Siena ranks 23rd in FTA rate allowed (0.167).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Siena ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Saint Peter’s ranks 225th (19.3).
The Saints rank eighth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Peacocks rank 151st (7.3).
Saint Peter’s ranks 20th in blocks per game (5.1) while Siena ranks 149th (2.5).
The Saints rank 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while the Peacocks rank 145th (35.8).
Siena averages 12.9 assists per game, which ranks 152nd in the nation. Saint Peter’s ranks 164th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
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The Saints’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 6.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Peacocks have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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